Project Architect

KEPHART, an established land planning and architectural firm with over 50 years of experience in residential design, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Architect to join our dynamic team in either Phoenix or Denver.

We are seeking Project Architects with 7 years of experience in Multifamily Architecture.

The ideal candidate is a skilled professional working closely with the Project Manager and is responsible for leading internal project team through design, documentation, and coordination of primary building systems. They execute design direction, manage technical development, and support project delivery through each phase of the project. As they advance, they gain autonomy, oversee staff, engage directly with consultants, and contribute to strategic outcomes. This role upholds KEPHART’s standards and drives project success through thoughtful detailing, coordination, and leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7 years of experience
• Licensure preferred but not required
• A solid understanding of construction methods, including wood and/or steel framing and concrete construction
• High level of Revit experience and use of ACC platform preferred
• Multi-family related experience ranging from low density to high density
• Expertise in managing staff and consultants
• Works directly with a project manager in project execution and managing staff
• Understanding of building code and experience to interpret IBC publications

Responsibilities

Project Coordination: Have a baseline understanding of all projects systems to be able to review and direct all design disciplines based on design intent, understand typical construction sequencing and techniques, identify essential coordination tasks amongst all disciplines, address project gaps, and work collaboratively with the internal and external teams developing solutions to that are in alignment and clearly documented among teams.

Code Review: Develop code strategy for entire building with PM (i.e. construction types, area limitations, separations, etc.). Implement code strategy and maintain strategy intent through coordination and documenting. Discuss and defend code interpretations with AHJ’s through all phases of a project. Reviewing code alongside the Project Manager, ensuring clarity through well-documented code sheets.

Specification Development: Define material selections and compile detailed specifications aligning with the project.

Detail Development: Identify critical detailing that needs to be developed and coordinated with internal and external teams. Maintain detail integrity and cohesiveness throughout sets. Develop and maintain list of needed details with PM and distribute responsibility amongst team members. Make informed decisions on materiality and structural details, refining wall sections and other critical details within the project.

Project Planning: Develop internal and external project schedule based off of overall schedule. Create team strategy with PM and manage task assignments for all team members within the team strategy to meet all deadlines.

Documentation: Determine the necessary level of detail for each project phase, create meeting agendas, facilitate consultant discussions, and oversee the distribution of minutes. Provide detailed redlines for all consultants at all phases.

Team Leadership: Collaborate with PM on design and construction intentions and allocate team assigned based on discussions to project team. Provide coaching, training and support to staff you’re managing, assess project team strengths, and coordinate with leadership to uphold project schedules, fees and deadlines.

Project Execution: Create and delegate redlines from the Project Manager to project staff, implement project design direction, and perform project documentation autonomously under the supervision of the Project Manager.

Standards Implementation: Uphold KEPHART standards by ensuring proper execution of document protocols, QAQC procedures, and Revit methodologies.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision- active on first day
• Life Insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
• 401K and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• PTO/ Holiday Pay
• Flexible hours and with the potential to work from home
• Paid Parking/Public Transportation Options
• 50% reimbursement for AIA and NCARB dues

Compensation

Salary Range: $ 81,000-93,000 annual, pending level of expertise

Potential for an annual bonus based on the company’s profitability and an individual’s job performance

Check our website to apply: http://kephart.com/about/jobs

Notice to 3rd party Agencies and Recruiters: KEPHART has an internal hiring team and will neither engage the services nor accept unsolicited applications from any staffing agencies, placement services or recruiters. Do NOT contact any KEPHART employees to present applicants.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $81,000.00 - $93,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Are you a licensed Architect? If so, what state(s)?
• Do you have a bachelor's and/or master's degree in architecture?

Experience:

• multi-family architecture: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Phoenix, AZ 85034

Salary : $81,000 - $93,000